Hat, Stewardess, United Airlines

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
Green wool beret with 2 nickel buttons
Summary
The First Stewardess Uniform
Boeing Air Transport, 1930 (replica)
The first stewardess uniform was made of dark green wool with a matching green and gray wool cape. United Air Lines made this replica and donated it in commemoration of Ellen Church, the first stewardess, and the rest of United’s “Original Eight” female flight attendants.
Credit Line
Donated by United Airlines
Inventory Number
A19560022003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Organic Fiber Fabric
Thread
Non-Magnetic Metal
Dimensions
Clothing: 10.8 × 21.6cm (4 1/4 in. × 8 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
America by Air
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19560022003
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93a8af41f-a229-49d1-84fc-e22a1f9858d5
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Stewardess uniform consisting of a dark green coat and skirt with matching hat.